Is this restaurant good value for money?

With a budget-friendly ($) price level, diners celebrate the restaurant for its generous family platters and authentic Filipino cuisine.

Is this restaurant suitable for families?

Ihawan is family-friendly, offering generous family platters, a welcoming atmosphere, and budget-friendly ($) pricing with a 4.3/5 rating.

Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?

Rated 4.3/5, this budget-friendly spot offers a welcoming atmosphere with communal family platters and music, ideal for festive group celebrations.

How can I contact this restaurant?

You can contact Ihawan by visiting their website at https://www.ihawan-ny.com/ for further information and inquiries.

What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?

With a 4.3/5 rating, customers love the authentic Filipino cuisine, generous family platters, BBQ meats, Pancit Palabok, and warm service.

How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?

Ihawan features 15 highlighted dishes and accommodates 35 dietary preferences, offering diverse Filipino classics like BBQ meals, Kare-Kare, and Lechon Kawali.

Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?

Sizzling Steak with Onion & Pepper and Tortang Talong both accommodate keto and gluten-free diets among several other dietary requirements.

What makes this restaurant unique or special?

Ihawan is unique for its authentic Filipino charcoal-grilled BBQ, generous family platters, weekend-special fresh lumpia, and festive atmosphere with music.

Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?

Guests praise the welcoming atmosphere and Filipino music, which contribute to the restaurant's 4.3/5 average rating.

Ihawan – Filipino

The air at Ihawan hums with the rhythmic sizzle of the grill and the intoxicating aroma of sweet-savory pork skewers caramelizing over glowing charcoal embers. This vibrant sanctuary invites diners to share in a communal feast of golden-crisped lechon and tangy, citrus-brightened classics, capturing the soulful warmth and festive spirit of the Philippines in every smoky, sun-drenched bite.

40-06, 70th Street, Woodside, NY, 11377 +1- 718-205-1480 https://www.ihawan-ny.com/

Rating: 4.3/5 (923 reviews)

Cuisine: Filipino

Price range: $

Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Friday: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM

What diners are saying

Diners celebrate Ihawan for its authentic Filipino cuisine, with many highlighting the generous family platters that transport guests straight to the Philippines. Standout dishes include the succulent BBQ chicken and pork, flavorful Pancit Palabok, crispy Lumpia Shanghai, and the weekend-special fresh lumpia, all complemented by refreshing buko juice. Guests consistently praise the warm, accommodating service and friendly staff, noting that the welcoming atmosphere and Filipino music make it a perfect spot for family gatherings.

PORK BBQ MEAL (2 STICKS) - $14: Barbecued pork in bamboo skewers
CHICKEN BBQ MEAL (2 PCS) - $14: Barbecued chicken filet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
PORK CHOP MEAL (2 PCS) - $14: Grilled marinated pork chops Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
STEAK MEAL - $35: Grilled marinated ribeye beef steak Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
PORK BELLY MEAL - $16: Grilled marinated pork belly Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal

House Specials

Traditional Filipino favorites

IHAWAN SAMPLER - $19: A sampler of lumping shanghai, lechon kawaii, & calamares
KARE - KARE: Stewed ox-tail in peanut butter sauce with mixed vegetables
PINAKBET - $16: Sautéed mix vegetables with shredded pork and shrimp paste
CHOP SUEY - $16: Sauteed Chinese style mixed vegetables with shrimp & chicken Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
LAING - $13: Taro leaves & shrimp sauteed in coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
CALAMARES - $13: Fried squid rings Dietary tags: Pescatarian
LUMPIANG SHANGHAI (12 PCS) - $13: Fried wrapped minced pork, shrimp & vegetable spring rolls
LUMPIANG PRITO- VEGETABLE (5 PCS) - $15: Fried wrapped mixed vegetables & shrimp spring rolls Dietary tags: Pescatarian
ADOBONG MANOK - $13: Chicken in soy sauce garlic & vinegar
BOPIS - $13: Chopped pork lungs & liver with lemon & sweet red pepper Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
PAPAITAN - $12: Beef tripe & heart in lemon soup Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
GINISANG AMPALAYA - $15: Sauteed bitter melon with shrimp & eggs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
GINATAANG GULAY - $15: Sauteed mixed vegetables & shrimp with coconut milk Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
GINATAANG LANGKA - $13: Green jackfruit sauteed in coconut milk, shrimp & chili pepper Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
TORTANG TALONG - $16: Eggplant & ground pork omelet Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo

Chef's Favorite

Sizzling specialties served on a hot skillet

SIZZLING STEAK WITH SPECIAL SAUCE - $40: Grilled rib eye beef with special sauce on a hot skillet. Contains dairy.
SIZZLING STEAK WITH ONION & PEPPER - $40: Grilled rib eye beef with sautéed onion and pepper a hot skillet Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
SIZZLING SISIG - $20: Pork ears and mouth marinated with lemon, soy sauce, & hot chili peppers on a hot skillet
SIZZLING SISIG WITH EGG - $22: Pork ears and mouth marinated with lemon, soy sauce, & hot chili peppers on a hot skillet with egg Dietary tags: South-Beach
SIZZLING SALMON - $33: Grilled salmon topped with our special sauce on a hot skillet. Contains dairy. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian
SIZZLING PORK CHOPS - $18.5: Grilled pork chops with our special sauce on a hot skillet. Contains dairy.
LECHON SISIG - $20: Chopped roasted pork marinated with lemon and jalapenos on a hot skillet Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo

Pork, Beef & Seafood

Main entrees

LECHON KAWALI - $15: Deep fried crispy pork belly with liver sauce on the side Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb
DINUGUAN - $12.5: Pork stewed in pork blood gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
CRISPY PATA - $25: Deep-fried pork knuckles (Seasonal Price) Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
BEEF TAPA - $15: Fried Cured Beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb
BEEF KALDARETA - $15: Stewed beef, red peppers and green peas in a tomato sauce
DAING NA BANGUS (BONELESS) - $25: Deep fried marinated milkfish Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
INIHAW NA PUSIT - $20: Grilled squid stuffed with seasoned tomatoes and onions Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline

Merienda & Noodles

Traditional Filipino snacks and noodle dishes

Pancit Sotanghon - $13: Transparent Noodles with Shrimp, Chicken & Vegetables Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Pancit Palabok - $13: Rice Noodles with Shrimps, Eggs & Shrimp Sauce
Pancit Bihon - $13: Sauteed Rice Noodles with Shrimp, Chicken & Vegetables
Pancit Canton - $13: Sauteed Egg Noodles with Shrimp, Chicken & Vegetables
Goto - $13: Rice Soup with Pork Stomach
Arroz Caldo - $13: Rice Soup with Chicken

Kamayan Platters

Family style platters served with rice

Platter for 2 - $55: Half Boneless Daing, Chicken BBQ, Lumpiang Shanghai, Pinakbet, Bihon, Talong with Bagoong
Platter for 4 - $110: Pork & Chicken BBQ, Hilabos Na Hipon, Pork Tocino, Lumpiang Shanghai, Fried Tilapia, Pinakbet, Talong with Bagoong
Platter for 6 - $125: Lechon Kawali, Kare-Kare, Pork Belly, Boneless Daing, Hilabos Na Hipon, Chicken BBQ, Pork Tocino, Soup of the Day, Talong with Bagoong
Platter for 8 - $160: Crispy Pata, Tortang Talong, Pork BBQ, Hilabos Na Hipon, Calamares, Pork Tocino, Boneless Daing, Lumpiang Shanghai, Soup of the Day Dietary tags: High-Protein

Drinks & Desserts

Sweet treats and refreshing beverages

Halo - Halo - $8: Mixed Tropical fruits, Red & White beans With crushed ice, milk & custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sago - $6: Sweet Drink with Tapioca Pearl Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Melon - $6: Cantaloupe Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Iced Buko - $8.5: Young Coconut Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free

Frequently Asked Questions about Ihawan

Is this restaurant good value for money?: With a budget-friendly ($) price level, diners celebrate the restaurant for its generous family platters and authentic Filipino cuisine.
Is this restaurant suitable for families?: Ihawan is family-friendly, offering generous family platters, a welcoming atmosphere, and budget-friendly ($) pricing with a 4.3/5 rating.
Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?: Rated 4.3/5, this budget-friendly spot offers a welcoming atmosphere with communal family platters and music, ideal for festive group celebrations.
What are the standout dishes based on the menu?: Standout dishes include succulent BBQ chicken and pork, flavorful Pancit Palabok, crispy Lumpia Shanghai, and the weekend-special fresh lumpia.
How can I contact this restaurant?: You can contact Ihawan by visiting their website at https://www.ihawan-ny.com/ for further information and inquiries.
What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?: With a 4.3/5 rating, customers love the authentic Filipino cuisine, generous family platters, BBQ meats, Pancit Palabok, and warm service.
How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?: Ihawan features 15 highlighted dishes and accommodates 35 dietary preferences, offering diverse Filipino classics like BBQ meals, Kare-Kare, and Lechon Kawali.
Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?: Sizzling Steak with Onion & Pepper and Tortang Talong both accommodate keto and gluten-free diets among several other dietary requirements.
What makes this restaurant unique or special?: Ihawan is unique for its authentic Filipino charcoal-grilled BBQ, generous family platters, weekend-special fresh lumpia, and festive atmosphere with music.
Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?: Guests praise the welcoming atmosphere and Filipino music, which contribute to the restaurant's 4.3/5 average rating.

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